Patents by Inventor Scott R. Almstead

Scott R. Almstead has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Scroll compressor having standardized power strip
    Patent number: 7997877
    Abstract: A scroll compressor for compressing fluid has a common terminal block for electrical hook-ups. The compressor includes a compressor section; a drive unit operative to drive the compressor section for compressing fluid; a protection module; and a power connector for connecting electrical power to the drive unit to facilitate operation of the scroll compressor bodies. The common terminal block provides for connection to the protection module and the power connector for the compressor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Bitzer Kuhlmaschinenbau GmbH
    Inventors: Wayne P. Beagle, Ronald J. Duppert, Scott R. Almstead
  • Scroll Compressor Having Standardized Power Strip
    Publication number: 20090185921
    Abstract: A scroll compressor for compressing fluid has a common terminal block for electrical hook-ups. The compressor includes a compressor section; a drive unit operative to drive the compressor section for compressing fluid; a protection module; and a power connector for connecting electrical power to the drive unit to facilitate operation of the scroll compressor bodies. The common terminal block provides for connection to the protection module and the power connector for the compressor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2008
    Publication date: July 23, 2009
    Applicant: Bitzer Scroll Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne P. Beagle, Ronald J. Duppert, Scott R. Almstead